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How Pope Francis guided the Roman Catholic Church?
Learn about the worldwide impact of Pope Francis.
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How is a pope elected?
Popes are elected for life. Learn about how they get the job.
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Pope facts
Discover fascinating facts about popes throughout the history of the Roman Catholic...
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Hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church
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The pope as the supreme authority in Roman Catholic societal hierarchy
Detail of The Church Militant and Triumphant, fresco by Andrea da Firenze,...
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Where do the cardinal electors come from?
An infogram showing where the cardinal electors come from.
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Pope Francis: A Life in Pictures
A slideshow of highlights from the life of Pope Francis.
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